Jamaican Coco Bread 🇯🇲

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the creaminess of coconut milk.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Activate the yeast (if not instant) by mixing ½ tbsp sugar with the yeast in warm water and set aside to proof.

In your mixer, add all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar & baking powder) and mix well to combine. Then add the wet ingredients (coconut milk, egg & activated yeast).

Mix on low speed for about 3-5 minutes to incorporate all the ingredients. Pause and add in butter then mix on low for another 3-6 minutes.

Increase the speed and knead for an additional 5 minutes until a smooth dough ball forms. Scrape all the dough from the sides of the mixing bowl and transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl.

Cover and leave to rise until it doubles in size.

Once doubled, transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 30 seconds to release some of the air. Cut into 6-10 equal pieces and mold each piece into a ball.

Using a rolling pin, roll each ball in a round shape according to your desired thickness, brush the surface with melted butter and fold in halves.

Transfer each piece onto your prepared baking sheet and let the second rise begin for another 30-45 minutes.

After the second rise, brush with more butter (this is optional) and bake in your preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 180°C.

Once baked through, remove from the oven and allow to cool. Brush with more butter for a richer flavor and serve as desired!

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